I, the “Clock User”, Was Kicked Out of the Craftsmen’s Guild for Being Incompetent, but at the Dungeon’s Depths, I Awakened My True Power – Even Though I Was Told to Return Because They Couldn’t Handle the Work, It’s Too Late Now, and I Will Live Freely as an SSS-class Adventurer V10C22

  Translated by Hamster

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### Volume 10: Reunion 

 **22: The Antique Clock of Memories**

After the investiture ceremony and party concluded, Cyclo and his companions began preparations to travel to the empire as official peace envoys. They prepared for the journey, including consumables expected along the way, discussed the charity project during Cyclo's absence, and explained things to his mother, Sarina.

Initially surprised, Sarina became actively involved once she understood it would benefit the children's future. As a result, she, alongside Guild Master Regius, was entrusted with managing the charity project while Cyclo was away.

Two days into these preparations, a carriage from Olivia finally arrived at Cyclo's place. It was time to repair the antique clock in question.

Cyclo got into the carriage, was taken to the palace, and upon arriving, was guided by a maid to Olivia.

"---I apologize for the wait, Lady Olivia."

Cyclo immediately greeted Olivia upon arrival.

"Thank you for coming, Cyclo. I'm counting on you today."

"Yes. I'll definitely have it fixed by today."

Thus, the repair of the antique clock by Cyclo's hand began.

First, he checked the internal condition. Although he had received some information beforehand from Olivia, the state inside exceeded his expectations, almost making him exclaim aloud.

Due to the use of incorrect gears that got jammed, the immense load from the large spring was released all at once, scattering the fine internal parts. The load, which shouldn't have been applied, even distorted the framework.

After visually confirming the distorted internal structure, Cyclo immediately activated his skill.

"---'Clock Manipulation'"

His magic then enveloped the antique clock—its internal structure made of orichalcum—correcting the distortions.

Olivia was astonished by the work, which seemed like Cyclo could see the correct form with no hesitation.

"My, can you see the correct shape, Cyclo?"

"No. I just remembered the structure from the last time I came for repairs."

"That's an impressive ability."

"Yes. I've always been good at remembering such structures."

Since he was a child, Cyclo had a remarkable memory, able to look at mechanical structures or designs once and never forget them. This was one of the reasons he was called a prodigy in his youth.

Using this skill-independent ability, Cyclo swiftly corrected the distortions in the antique clock.

"Well, being able to utilize this skill like this is thanks to my increased magic after conquering the dungeon. Before, I couldn't manipulate parts like this."

Even if he remembered, since repairs had to be done manually, Cyclo's approach didn't differ much from other craftsmen who worked with designs or notes. However, now with his grown ability as the 'Clock User', his power to create anything allowed him to repair through brute force.

"---Indeed, Cyclo, you are special."

"Maybe so. But I don't have everything."

As he spoke, Cyclo continued his work. With the internal distortions repaired, he moved to fix the broken parts, mainly the gears, using 'Clock Manipulation'. Naturally, he filled in any missing pieces with orichalcum ingots provided.

Manipulating the orichalcum as easily as clay, Cyclo continued speaking.

"...When I looked inside this clock, I was shocked. The imagination required to realize the desired functions, or something like that. It was so much freer than anything I could think of."

While repairing, Cyclo was fixing the gear that Kou had arbitrarily removed and replaced with a generic one. It was a special gear shaped like an insect. This gear, along with two gears with missing teeth, created a reciprocating rotation.

"Thanks to this, I realized what was missing in my old self, who only combined things I had memorized."

After finishing the repair of the insect gear, Cyclo moved on to the next one. Olivia then spoke to him.

"---Even so, you are special, Cyclo. You don't just finish the job by following the effects of your skill. The heart that seeks to explore what you lack and desires to grow, that's what makes you special, and wonderful."

Olivia said this with a serious expression.

"It's because you are like this that I have a request for you."

"...Lady Olivia?"

Noticing the change in her demeanor, Cyclo paused his repair work and faced Olivia.

Then, Olivia made her request.

"I want you to become the Guild Master of the new Artisans' Guild in this country."

This was a request Cyclo had not anticipated at all.

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